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Nacho Taco Salad

These Nacho Taco Salad Bowls are so flavorful, easy to make, and are quite simply way better than your average taco salad. Why? Thanks to a blend of delicious seasonings in a convenient packet, creamy, cheesy queso, fresh, crisp toppings, and lean ground turkey.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 cups lettuce
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 package fajita or taco seasoning
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 Jalapeño diced
  • 1 small lime
  • 1 cup tortilla chips optional
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup Queso
  • ¼ cup salsa verde
  • fresh cilantro to taste
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or a coat with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. 
  2. Cook ground turkey, queso, and fajita seasoning together until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. While the meat is cooking, prepare all fresh ingredients for your salad by chopping your lettuce and slicing your bell peppers, jalapeno, lime, and avocado. Have your shredded cheese, queso, and salsa verde ready to use.
  4. Once your meat is done cooking, assemble all ingredients in a bowl starting with the lettuce. Add your fresh ingredients and top with lime juice, more queso, cilantro, and extra salsa verde. Enjoy with a fork or scoop with nachos!

Notes

  • This recipe is a great foundation to other Mexican dishes. So, if you aren't feeling taco bowls and want something a little heartier, try using these ingredients to make enchiladas, burritos, a quesadilla, an omelet or egg scramble, or even Mexican-style Sloppy Joes!
  • As you are cooking your meat, make sure you are constantly stirring it so it breaks apart and doesn't cook as one big chunk. Also, ensure your meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F so you know it's cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 1098mg (46%) Potassium 625mg (18%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1098mg 46%
Potassium 625mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.